Apparatus for the attainment of correct breathing.



V. DREW.

APPARATUS FOR THE ATTAINMENT 0F CORRECT BREATHING.

APPLICATION FILED JULY 6. 1914.

1,134,320. Patented Apr. 6, 1915.

, Jhvemi'or Q V zbnmw Vrwon Brew P Q j Worr/eg THE NORRIS PETERS C0., PHOTG-LITHO.. WASHINGTON. D. C.

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1, 13 4,3 20 SpecificationofLettersPatent, i ;PatentedApr. 6,191 5.

Application filed m a, 1914. Serial at; $49,254, I I I description of the invention such "as "vice 12 consists internally of a whalebone enable others skilled "in the art to which it or Other framework 13; from the center of p appertains to make and use the same. which .projectsa circular or other member f This inventionhas for its, objectthe prol lwhich is adapted to pass through, and to '2 I vision of a device whereby an acoustic or a sliding fit within, theaperture '8 in the" j H '15 other visible warningis given at each cormember 2, so that its forward end contacts 70 rect inspiration ofthe person'to which it 'is' with theresilient device are which, if deattached. To attain thisobject the natural sired, it may convenientlybe secured. distention of the bodybetween the breast Attachedtotherear surface of the mem I 1 bone and the navel,,resultant u'pon the corber ,1 so that its terminals 15 and 16 are o.

' rectintakeof the breath is utilized toopercentralthereof, is an, ordinary electric bell 7,. ate either mechanically or electrically the s or other audible warning device 17 The aforesaid acoustic or other visible signal. current is suppliedbya'suitable battery, 18, Or further if desired such warning device which in the present arrangement is shown maybe operated by means of a compressed as depending from the member ltotwo conv fluid. I o I c nections 19 and 20which passthrough the 0 To enable the invention being fullyfun member 1. The connection 20 is normally derstood one suitable method inwhich it can connected .withthe terminal 16 while they be applied will now be described by aid. of otherconnection 19 is formed with a spring the accompanying drawings, in which member 21 which projects over, but not in Figure 1 is a front elevation of the appa contact with, the terminal 15, it requiring to 85 ratus. Fig. 2 a side view thereof. Fig. 3 be depressedbefore the circuit can be com-* an underside viewof Fig. 1 shown partly, 'pleted. a

. in section. p I a V i The operation isas follows :+The device Referring to the drawings by numerals having been attached to theuser with the 3 the apparatusconsists of two members 1 and padded device 12 in correct position on the 90 2, supported in spaced relation one to the body, the person inhales, which if correctly other. The front member 1 retains two performed results in the distention of the,

' straps or other connections 3 which are inbody between the breast bone and thenavel tended to encircle the waist of the user. carrying with it the padded member, the

' The ends ofthese straps or the like 3 are projection 141 being thus firmly pressed 9 secured to a flexible metal member 4 the two against the resilient device 9 which in, turn ends of which pass through slots fiformed bears against the spring member 21 causing I withinlthe memberolythe central portion of itto contact with the terminal 15 with the" I such metal member 4 being firmly'clamped consequentcompletion of. the electric circuit I ,to the outer surface of the member 1 by a through the warning device 17 which is thus a a clip or other device 6. The second member operated. I p 2 which is held in spacedrelation to the first What I do claim as my invention" and I described member '1 I by suitable distance desire to secure by Letters Patent is pieces7 is formed witha centrally arranged 1. A' device of theclass described comaperture 8 across which'is retained a resiliprisinga frame, a movable member mounted 0 ent device 9. In the construction under con on the frame, means normallyholding said sideration, this resilient device consists of a movable memberin agiven'position with re-"" strip of extensible material 10 such as elastic spect to the frame, a signal operated by a" p webbing, which is held at either end by predetermined movement of said member, y

s clamps 11. The portion which extends 110 To all whom it may concern:

: Beit knownthat I, VERNON Dnsw, professor of lung training and; singing, a subjectof the King of Great' Britain, residing at 11 Lavender Sweep, Lavender Hill, Lon don, S- W., England, have invented anew f and useful Apparatus for the Attainment of v 'navel,'by the act of affixing the aforesaid; straps .or jthe-like 3.;therearound. Thisde- I J V Correct Breathing; and I do, hereby declare the following tobe a full,clear,. and exact" across the mouth. of the aperture 8 is prefferably strengthened'by a section of leather f or other 'non conducting materialfor a purpose to, be -hereafter described. Attached to this member 2 is a padded device 12 which is intendedtobe pressedagainstthe body at a: point between the breast bone and the.

and means for attaching the device to the body in positionto eflectmovement of the frame, means for normally holding the member inagiven position withvrespectto the frame, a signal operated by a predetermined movement of said member, and 'ineens for attaching the device to. the body in position to .effect such predetermined niovement ofthe member under the influence of th natural distention of the body resultant upon the correct intake'of thefbreath.

A "device of the class described, Com prising a frame having an opening, th rein,

a member slidable inthe opening,,;a;yie1d-,

copies of this patent may be obtained fql fi te cents each, by addressing the V H. l 1.. c. T, 13.1; $5; j;..";;;i;i. Lflw t n; c I I J able member extending across said member aiid normally holding the sliding member in agiven position With respect to the frame,

natnra'1""distent ion of the bo y resultant upon the correct intake of, the breath. 1 .a v i. In, testimony lvvherleof j :I' have signed my name he this} s e ee efi ntherie ees' ee two'si b s ibing' Witnesses; V

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